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Douton Family History

Douton Surname Meaning

see Doughton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Douton family from?

You can see how Douton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Douton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Douton family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douton's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Douton families in 1861.
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What did your Douton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Douton. 100% of Douton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Douton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Douton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Douton. For the veterans among your Douton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Douton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Douton in 1968 was 72, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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